αστακός
astakós/a.staˈkos/masculine
The English word "lobster" is translated into Greek as αστακός (astakós).
The word refers to the crustacean known as a lobster.
Meaning: crustacean (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The default form αστακός is the nominative singular masculine form. When the lobster is the direct object of a sentence, use the accusative singular form αστακό. To refer to multiple lobsters, use the nominative plural form αστακοί.
How do you pronounce it?
astakós. The stress is on the third of three syllables.
Did you know?
- Greek has a separate word for 'langoustine' or 'Norway lobster', called γαρίδα με ψαλίδια, which literally translates to 'shrimp with scissors'.
- The word αστακός is the root of the English word 'astacus', which is the scientific genus name for the common crayfish.
- The word αστακός has remained virtually unchanged in its pronunciation and form since the time of Ancient Greek. This means a student of the classics would likely recognize it immediately.
Examples in context
- Παρακαλώ, μπορείτε να μου φέρετε έναν αστακό;Excuse me, could you bring me a lobster?
- Ο αστακός είναι πολύ ακριβός.O astakós eínai polý akrivós.The lobster is very expensive.
- Ένας μεγάλος αστακός είναι στο πιάτο.Énas megálos astakós eínai sto piáto.A large lobster is on the plate.
Example conversation
A couple is looking at a seafood menu in a seaside restaurant.
- Κυριακή KyriakiΚώστα, ο αστακός φαίνεται πολύ φρέσκος.Kósta, o astakós fainétai polý fréskos.Kostas, the lobster looks very fresh.
- Κώστας KostasΝαι, Κυριακή, αλλά είναι ακριβός.Nai, Kyriakí, allá eínai akrivós.Yes, Kyriaki, but it is expensive.
- Κυριακή KyriakiΜπορούμε να παραγγείλουμε έναν αστακό μαζί.Boroume na parangeílume énan astakó mazí.We can order one lobster to share.
- Κώστας KostasΕντάξει, ας το κάνουμε αυτό.Entáxei, as to kánoume aftó.Okay, let's do that.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “lobster” translations and entries αστακός, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
